Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Remains found in Wilmington 15 years ago identified as woman who died in 1907
New Castle County Police say a collaborative effort involving investigators, professors and the community led to the identification of human remains found in Wilmington.
Neighborhood video leads to arrest in crash that hurt 71-year-old woman in Warrington Twp.
Warrington Police Chief Daniel J. Friel said the footage was crucial to the investigation. "The video did save us here," he said.
Family remembers father killed in mass shooting at unauthorized NJ block party
Just hours before the shooting, Yahsim Howlett was recognized at the Operation Capital City awards ceremony for rebuilding his life after prison.
52 Philadelphia schools to dismiss early Tuesday due to heat
The School District of Philadelphia has announced that 52 schools will be dismissing early on Tuesday due to heat.
2 dead, 8 injured after gunfire erupts at unauthorized Trenton block party
Two people were killed, and eight others were left injured following a mass shooting in Trenton, New Jersey.
Mother hid with children as burglary suspect entered Plymouth Township home, police say
Detective Sgt. Christopher Schwartz of Plymouth Township Police praised the woman's response, calling it "courageous actions by that homeowner."
Dolly Parton's literacy legacy lives on in Delaware
In 2022, Parton visited the Wilmington Public Library to highlight her signature literacy initiative, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which is available statewide in Delaware.
Mantua Township residents raise concerns over Amazon's planned drone delivery service
The company says the devices will operate within a 7.5-mile radius and carry items weighing five pounds or less.
SEPTA launches new bus network as riders react to route changes
SEPTA reported no problems Sunday as it rolled out changes to 30 bus routes, a shift that arrives just one day before students across Philadelphia return to classrooms.
Lower Merion police arrest 2 suspects, search for third after attempted home break‑in
Lower Merion Police say two suspects are in custody and a third remains on the run after an attempted home break‑in Thursday afternoon on the 2000 block of Old Gulph Road.